Janet Keen

1942 - 2018

Janet K. Keen, 76, of Flatwoods, Kentucky passed away Friday August 17, 2018 at Crystal Care Nursing Home in Franklin Furnace, Ohio.

Mrs. Keen was born March 21, 1942 in Flatwoods, Kentucky a daughter of the late William Matthew and Edna Short Keeton.

Janet attended First Baptist Church in Raceland, Kentucky. She was retired from Verizon in Ashland, Kentucky.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother Merrill Keeton; two sisters Rosa Stevens and Cheryl Young.

She is survived by, one son James Michael Keen of Flatwoods, Kentucky, the father of her son Gaylard Keen of Flatwoods, Kentucky, four sisters, Marilyn (David) Stephenson of Russell, Kentucky, Brenda (Jack) Crockett of Flatwoods, Kentucky, Vivian (Ken) Barney of Flatwoods, Kentucky, Linda (Jim) Womack of Lloyd, Kentucky, one granddaughter, Haley Keen of Flatwoods, one great granddaughter Macy Keen.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Wednesday August 22, 2018 at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Bishop Rick Shelby.

Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Tuesday and one hour before the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made at rlrfuneralhome.com.

Darkis Wright

1933-2018

Darkis Fay Wright, 84, of Flatwoods passed away August 16, 2018 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.

Mrs. Wright was born Oct. 1, 1933 in Morgan County to the late Eddie and Myrt Hill.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Freelin Wright Sr.; one daughter, Carolyn Wright; siblings, Robert, Fred, Bruce and Ray Hill, Dorothy Grimm, Dexter Cantrell.

Fay was a former member of the Flatwoods Church of Christ and Order of The Eastern Star. She loved to read and always cared about the wellbeing of others. Fay was also an avid Cincinnati Red’s Baseball fan

She is survived by one Daughter, Linda (Donald Jr.) Carter; two sons, Freelin (Sylvia) Wright and Matthew (Joanna) Wright; five grandchildren, Cierra Clark, Jaimi Clark, Sarah Wright, DJ Carter III, Garrett (Natasha) Carter; five great-grandchildren, Talan Carter, Mya Carter, Kapri Carter, Jaya Simpson and Jamaya Toney; two sisters, Loretta Wright and Sophie Kelly.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 20, 2018 at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods.

Jeffrey Marsh

1956 - 2018

Jeffrey Kevin Marsh, 62, of Wheelersburg, OH., passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in Valparaiso, IN., June 28, 1956 a son of the late Ralph and Dorothy Williams Marsh.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one sister Donna Watkins.

Surviving are his girlfriend of fifteen years Kim Nolen, one daughter Jerri Ann Marsh and one son Kevin Marsh both of Wheelersburg, OH., two step daughters Michelle (Justin) Bentley of Minford, OH., and Becky (Paul) Stapleton of Sciotoville., OH., two step sons Justin (Amy) Nolen of Portsmouth, OH., and Josh (Vanessa) Nolen of Sciotoville, OH., three brothers Matt Marsh, Glen Marsh and Brett Marsh, two sisters Cathy Bear and Jamie Compton, ten grandchildren Chase Marsh, Katelynn Marsh, Kylie Marsh, Natalie Marsh and Kelsey Marsh, Breanna (Ben) Lotz, Johnathan Stapleton, J.D. Bentley, Brenden Bentley and Max Bentley, along with four great grandchildren and many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.

Funeral Services were held Monday, August 20, 2018 at the First Church of God 3920 Gallia Street New Boston, OH. 45662 with Pastor Donny McKenzie officiating. Burial will follow at Vernon Cemetery in Wheelersburg, OH. Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore, KY., in charge of arrangements.

Mabel Johnson

1930 - 2018

Rev. Mabel E. Johnson, 88, of Ashland, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, August 13, 2018 at the Community Hospice Care Center.

She was born April 20, 1930, in Fleming County, KY, a daughter of the late William Gobel and Ola Saunders James. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Rev. Harley J. Johnson; sisters, Edna Opal Lee, and Thelma Jewel Marshall; brothers, Leonard Paul James and Ersil Faris James.

Mabel was a member of First Church of God and Purple Heart Auxiliary. She loved Christ and her Christian family that she served for 71 years. She was a pastor for the Church of God with many years of service at several local churches, along with her husband, Rev. Harley Johnson and was an Evangelist for 17 years.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her daughter, Retha J. Howard of Raceland, KY; grandsons, Dustin Keith Howard (Rachael) of Winchester, KY, and Derek S. Howard (Megan) of Greenup, KY; great grandchildren, Makenna Ann Howard, Brody Easton Howard, Jones Austin Howard and Bailey Kate Howard.

Funeral services were held Friday, August 17, 2018, at Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel with Rev. Becky Lawson and Pastor Steve Harris officiating.

Entombment followed in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to First Church of God, 3500 South 29th Street, Ashland, KY, 41102.

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhome.com.

Courtney Maynard

1987 - 2018

Courtney Nichole Maynard, 31, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018, in South Point, OH.

Ms. Maynard was born May 19, 1987, in Ashland, KY, to her parents, Gregory Scott Maynard of Franklin Furnace, OH and Sherry Griffith Maynard of Ashland, KY.

Ms. Maynard was a server at IHOP in Ashland, KY and a 2005 graduate from Paul G. Blazer High School. She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents Ms. Maynard is survived by her loving son, Gatlin Gage Taylor; five brothers: Greg (Destiny), Bray, Brock, Micah, and Dalton Maynard; three sisters: Carrie Maynard, Kenndell-Rae Terry, and Allyson Maynard; paternal grandparents, Walter Maynard of Flatwoods, KY and Patricia (Carl) Hale of Ashland, KY; and a host of extended family and friends.

A Graveside Service was held Friday, August 17, 2018, at Brick Union Cemetery in Lloyd, KY.

Bailey Family Funeral Home in Flatwoods, KY. in charge of services.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family for final expenses.

Condolences can be expressed at baileyfamilyfuneralhome.com

Mary McKinney

1968 - 2018

Mary Kathryn McKinney, 50, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at her home.

Ms. McKinney was born March 22, 1968, in Russell, KY, to her parents, Harold D. and Barbara Claxon McKinney.

Ms. McKinney was a secretary for MTW Tire and a 1986 graduate of Greenup County High School. Mary loved animals and was a huge animal advocate.

In addition to her parents, Ms. McKinney is survived by her sister, Paula McKinney Layne; two nieces, Taylor Nichole and Ashley Morgan Layne; one nephew, Phillip Dean Layne; and a host of extended family and friends.

Bailey Family Funeral Home in Flatwoods, KY. in charge of services.

Condolences can be expressed at baileyfamilyfuneralhome.com